Recipe Name Walnut Brittle Submitted by JHodges
Recipe Description My mom's recipe :)
Quantity 1.5 Quantity Unit lbs
Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 5 Ready In (minutes) 15
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1/2
cupmaple syrup
2
cupbutter
1 1/2
cup, choppedwalnuts
1/4
teaspoonbaking soda
2
cup, packedbrown sugar, light
Steps
Sequence Step
1Bring 1/2 cup ample syrup and water to the boiling point in a saucepan.
2Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar until completely dissolved.
3Cook, covered on high heat for 2-3 minutes or until steam washes the sugar crystals from the side of the pan.
4Cook uncovered until temp reaches 300-310 degrees on a candy thermometer, hard-crack stage, stirring constantly.
5Stir in the butter, additional maple syrup extract or flavoring, walnuts, and baking soda.
6Spread into a thin layer on a buttered baking sheet and cool completely. Break into pieces and serve.